Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Libby is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Readest and Adobe Digital Editions. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Readest. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Readest at $4.99/mo.
Choosing an ebook reader starts with the books you want to open and where you want to read them. Compare supported formats and library storage, then check offline reading and reading sync for access across devices or without a connection. Annotation tools and supported platforms can help you assess how each option fits your habits; free plans and paid-from pricing add cost context. Libby, Readest, and Adobe Digital Editions are among the entries shown. Consider which formats matter to you and whether you need to keep notes, carry a library offline, or sync your reading.
27 ebook reader software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LibbyWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | ReadestWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | Adobe Digital EditionsWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Thorium ReaderWindows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | eBooxWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | ReadEraMac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | DinoReaderAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | PocketBook ReaderAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | Google Play Books Auto-narrated AudiobooksWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 10 | TalebookWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | Kobo BooksWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 5.5 |
| 12 | MLOL ReaderWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 13 | Calibre-WebWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | Moon+ ReaderAndroid | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | FBReaderWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 5.3 | |
| 16 | KOReaderMac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | KyBook 3Mac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | Librera ReaderWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | Yomu EBook ReaderMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | BookFusionWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | FoliateLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | Bluefire ReaderWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | BookwormLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | Kindle CreateWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | KomikkuLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which ebook reader software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Libby is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.8. Readest is second and Adobe Digital Editions third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Readest has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.